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Mon, 02 Mar 2015 20:51:37 +0000en-UShourly1Body One Collaborates to Knock Out PDhttp://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/body-one-collaborates-knock-pd/
http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/body-one-collaborates-knock-pd/#commentsThu, 19 Feb 2015 17:21:57 +0000http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/?p=2854 Body One Physical Therapy is collaborating with Rock Steady Boxing to “knock out” Parkinson’s disease. Ryan Cotton, PT, said “The first time I walked into the Rock Steady Boxing gym I was wide-eyed and jaw-dropped at what I saw. Understand, I am coming from the calm and quite place of a typical outpatient physical...

Ryan Cotton, PT, said “The first time I walked into the Rock Steady Boxing gym I was wide-eyed and jaw-dropped at what I saw. Understand, I am coming from the calm and quite place of a typical outpatient physical therapy clinic where people with Parkinson’s disease quietly work on balance and walking with the safety of a gait belt and their PT. We offer advice and guidance all while soft-office music is playing in the background…it is nice and peaceful.

What I saw in the gym was anything but that. There was music blasting and people with Parkinson’s age 45-85 hitting speed bags and heavy bags, doing “quick feet” agility drills, yelling encouragement to one another, and jumping rope. Trainers were pushing exercise intensity and yelling encouragement and the boxers were yelling encouragement to one another. Ding! End of the round, 60 seconds to catch your breath before starting again at the next station for 3 minutes. Repeat for the next 30-40 minutes, then cool down.”

]]>http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/save-date-charity-golf-outing/feed/02015 RSB Calendar Now Available!http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/2015-rsb-calendar-available/
http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/2015-rsb-calendar-available/#commentsTue, 27 Jan 2015 21:04:45 +0000http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/?p=2808The Rock Steady Boxing 2015 Calendar is now available! To purchase a 2015 RSB Calendar, pick one up in the gym for $10.00, or $15.00 gets one mailed right to your door! Click “Donate” to get your calendar today!

]]>http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/parkinsons-educational-series/feed/0“100 Women Who Care” Gives Back to RSBhttp://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/100-women-care-donates-rsb/
http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/100-women-care-donates-rsb/#commentsMon, 03 Nov 2014 19:45:00 +0000http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/?p=2699“100 Women Who Care” donated $4,600 on October 1, 2014 to Rock Steady Boxing to fuel our fight against Parkinson’s disease. We are so grateful for the support of our local Indianapolis community! 100 Women Who Care is also seeking new members! Check out their website for more info. http://www.100womenwhocareindy.org/

Please join us as we celebrate the courageous boxers fighting back against Parkinson’s disease at Rock Steady Boxing. With a professional boxing ringmaster, a glimpse into the lives of our fighters, and a great breakfast prepared for you by Jonathan Byrd’s Catering, it will be a morning you’ll never forget.

]]>http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/main-event-free-breakfast-returns-109/feed/0Ride for Rock Steady Boxinghttp://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/ride-rock-steady-boxing/
http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/ride-rock-steady-boxing/#commentsThu, 14 Aug 2014 16:10:49 +0000http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/?p=2607Rock Steady Boxing will be the beneficiary of a “Ride for Rock Steady” motorcycle ride on Saturday, August 23. Organized by Parkinson’s boxer Tom Cox, come join the ride and help us fuel the fight against Parkinson’s disease! Who: Anyone who wants to help us fight Parkinson’s disease What: “Ride for Rock Steady” to benefit...

]]>Rock Steady Boxing will be the beneficiary of a “Ride for Rock Steady” motorcycle ride on Saturday, August 23. Organized by Parkinson’s boxer Tom Cox, come join the ride and help us fuel the fight against Parkinson’s disease!

The first stop will be the Texas Road House in Anderson and there will be a drawing for (3) $15 and (2) $30 gift certificates (and free iced tea!). The stop will last for one hour and then it’s back to the RSB gym.

Special thanks to the Indiana State Police for escorting the ride and keeping everyone safe!

]]>http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/ride-rock-steady-boxing/feed/0RSB Charity Golf Outing June 16http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/rsb-charity-golf-outing-june-16/
http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/rsb-charity-golf-outing-june-16/#commentsWed, 07 May 2014 15:51:54 +0000http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/?p=2473Rock Steady Boxing will be the beneficiary of a charity golf outing taking place at Hillcrest Country Club in Indianapolis on Monday, June 16. All proceeds from the event go directly to fund our fight against Parkinson’s disease. Individual: $125 Foursome: $500 Download the RSB Golf Invitation Download the RSB Golf Outing Registration form...

Hillcrest Country Club’s course was designed in the mid 1920’s by famed course architect, Bill Diddel. Their tree-lined, bent grass tees, fairways, and greens make Hillcrest one of the most challenging and beautiful courses in the area.

Hillcrest’s course offers a spectacular setting, along with well manicured greens and fairways that reflect Diddel’s mastery of design.

]]>http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/rsb-charity-golf-outing-june-16/feed/0Community Solutions Names RSB Pro Bono Client for 2014http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/community-solutions-names-rsb-pro-bono-client-2014/
http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/community-solutions-names-rsb-pro-bono-client-2014/#commentsWed, 23 Apr 2014 14:30:47 +0000http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/?p=2463Community Solutions, Inc. has named Rock Steady Boxing as its Pro Bono client for 2014. Founded by Lena Hackett in 2000, Community Solutions’ work has primarily focused in the health and human service field. Their staff brings over 50 years of experience with primary health care systems, federal and state public policy systems, and community...

]]>Community Solutions, Inc. has named Rock Steady Boxing as its Pro Bono client for 2014.

Founded by Lena Hackett in 2000, Community Solutions’ work has primarily focused in the health and human service field. Their staff brings over 50 years of experience with primary health care systems, federal and state public policy systems, and community based organization leadership. As Community Solutions has grown, so has the emphasis on helping clients target those most in need of their services and implement powerful strategies to respond to that need while maintaining the financial and programmatic strength of the organization. The Pro Bono Program includes 120 hours of free services over the course of 12 months.

]]>http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/community-solutions-names-rsb-pro-bono-client-2014/feed/2Why Yes, I Do Boxhttp://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/yes-box/
http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/news-announcements/yes-box/#commentsMon, 03 Mar 2014 21:15:06 +0000http://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/?p=2218Why yes, I do box Lori Borgman | Monday, March 3, 2014 When someone asks you to go boxing, it’s not the sort of invitation you accept without asking questions. I had two: “Are you going to hit me in the face?” and “Will there be blood?” The retired United Methodist minister who invited me...

When someone asks you to go boxing, it’s not the sort of invitation you accept without asking questions. I had two: “Are you going to hit me in the face?” and “Will there be blood?”

The retired United Methodist minister who invited me is congenial, witty, and not the sort of man you would picture taking a swing at your face and breaking your nose, but all the same I felt better asking.

As it turns out, nobody in Marvin’s boxing class hits anybody else. They box heavy bags, speed bags and practice with two female trainers—one a three-time world champion boxer.

Oh, did I mention that all the boxers in the class have Parkinson’s?

Marvin was diagnosed at 61, a few months after he retired. Seven years later he’s still boxing, working to stave off the progression of Parkinson’s.